British West Africa 20 Shillings, 1916-1918
© Bank Note Museum
Information:
| Reference | P#5 |
| Country | British West Africa |
| Period | Pound (1907-1968) |
| Ruler | George V (1910-1936) |
| Currency | Shillings |
| Type | Circulation banknotes |
| Year | 1916-1918 |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Composition | Paper |
| Demonetized | Yes |
Obverse:
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BRITISH WEST AFRICA
THE WEST AFRICAN CURRENCY BOARD
PROMISE TO PAY ON DEMAND THE SUM OF
TWENTY SHILLINGS
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Reverse:
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Varieties:
| Date | Variety | Iss. | Value | ||||||
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| VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||
| 1916-Mar-31 | P#5a Uniface | + | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1916-Mar-31 | P#5s1 Specimen. Arabic script on back | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 1918-Mar-30 | P#5b Arabic script on back | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 1918-Mar-30 | P#5s2 Specimen. Perforated | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||